I don't like UTC.. I like 24h time where I live. So, 11:00 is 11:00 AM, otherwise I would use 23:00. Eastern time.

Gil.

I agree on the 24 hour time format, every time piece I own fromclocks, watches, cell phone, car stereo, etc is set to 24 hourformat if available. Whoever thought up the illogical 12 hourformat was nuts in my opinion, same thing with the M/D/Y date format?? doesn't make sense.

The beauty of UTC is that it is always the same everywhere on the planet, that way there's no confusion?? obviously I was confused

Regardless, I'm at work during the day so it's a no go anyway. How about try tonight with cockpitbob and me on40 meter?

The beauty of UTC is that it is always the same everywhere on the planet, that way there's no confusion?? obviously I was confused

Well, when I get a watch that can display both local and Zulu time, I might use it more often.. I did set my logging program to local time because otherwise, it always involved mental gymnastic to figure out what time of day a QSO took place.. It gets old quickly. Not that I am not familiar with UTC, I learned all about it while getting my pilot's license.. I didn't like it then either, having only flown in the same time zone.. Since my radio log is for my eyes only, I don't need UTC.

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Regardless, I'm at work during the day so it's a no go anyway. How about try tonight with cockpitbob and me on40 meter?

Thanks for hanging in there Bob. I hated having to fire up TS-2000 with it's power sucking 100 watts but unfortunately it just wasn't gonna happen with QRP. My multiple mistakes were from quickly throwing a different keyer in line once I gave up on the KX1, it kept trying to add extra dahs where I didn't want them, sorry bout that.Let's do it again soon, hopefully QRP next time. In the meantime I'm still in the shack if anyone wants to try another one this evening.